Jill Murphy, the author of these popular picture books, does a fantastic job of depicting everyday life in a family setup through her well thought out elephant characters. Almost all of us have been part of what she describes with humour and thought--be it running late for school, finishing up homework at the last minute, being a bundle of nerves at a school performance, or coping up with a overzealous but snooty neighbour etc. etc. These everyday moments are conveyed through a family setting of elephants- 4 kids,their parents, grandparents, school, and their neighbourhood.
What I love about the show and the stories is that it talks about important lessons in life without being moralistic.
I chanced upon the picture book, 'A piece of cake', in the used books section of Blossoms book store in Bangalore. It is a funny book with the most gorgeous of artwork. Tuhina giggled and giggled when I first read it out to her.
Look out for Jill Murphy's bestsellers. They wont be a disappointment, for sure!
